Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling

A most amazing event!

Really cool. Don't worry about buying tickets in advance. Lots at the door. And don't worry about where to sit either. Seating is "fluid." ;) Edirne is a really nice town. People are friendly. Not ma...

Honouring tradition

I went to the Güreş on my own, and as a very distinctly looking western woman, with some trepidations. Would this be a problem? But far from it, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and after a f...

A tradition dating back 656 years...

The oil wrestling in Edirne is a national championship that has an over 650 years of tradition. If you are interested in an authentic and ethnic sports event this is a must. Plus you can combine it wi...

Interesting

Three day event. Festival/Fair atmosphere surrounding a stadium where the wrestling takes place. Take in belly dancers, beer, and roasted lamb at the festival while taking a break from the wrestling...

The oldest continious festival according to the Guinness World Records

KIRKPINAR, TRADITIONAL OIL WRESTLING The former Ottoman capital of Edirne hosts a wrestling festival early July. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament, which has been held annually for over 630 years...